Y. M. McShay
ENC 0010
College Prep Writing II

Essay on Injustice

Getting Started | Reference Sources | Circ. Books | Finding Articles | Internet Resources | PCC Library Home Page

 

Selecting a Topic  

Use Professor McShay's Assignment Sheet.

Getting background material -- You may not be able to use a general encyclopedia as an official reference source for your paper (most instructors don't like that), however you can use a general encyclopedia to give you ideas for search terms, to give you back ground information and even to  give you hints about how to lay out your paper.  Take a look at the "How To" guide: "How to take advantage of Encyclopedias.  We suggest Encyclopedia Americana or World Book.
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Books in the Reference Collection

CQ Researcher
REF H35 .E35


The CQ Researcher provides weekly briefings on social, political, economic, international, and scientific trends and issues. Each report provides an overview, pros & cons, stats & graphs, and a bibliography for leads to related resources. The index to this resource is located in the current issues binder (it's blue). CQ Researcher is also available in electronic form from the Library Workstations.

 

Taking Sides
REF H33 .T3997


This multi-volume (the last volume is the index) set is great for research ideas, background information, pros & cons, and leads for further research

 



 

Books in the Circulating Collection
There are many books in the Circulating Collection that will get you well on your way to uncovering some interesting and valid research. Remember, if you find a really great source, check the sources they used. Most books that include research information will include footnotes and a bibliography.

This is the Basic Search screen for LINCCSearch

 

May I suggest some search terms  for you?

 

Finding Articles

 

Electronic Indexes

The PCC Libraries have many electronic resources (databases) that will let you search for newspaper, magazine, and journal articles by just about any subject. You can access many of the PCC Library these articles through  LINCC Electronic Information. Most of the ones you can use from outside the library will ask if you are a real live PCC student.

Your Borrower ID is your Student ID (Your Social Security Number).
Ask a Librarian for assistance if you are prompted for a "User Name" and "Password"

Look at the first database on the list -- Academic Search Elite.  If you need help getting started, ask a librarian or look at the Tip Sheet for instructions.

Internet Resources

For this assignment, you may use only the Websites listed below.  If you locate another website you would like to use, you must have the permission of your instructor. 


Equality Now  -- human rights violations against women

Speak Truth to Power -- A Human Rights Series by PBS (Click on current Issues)


Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- United Nations

 

 


If you would like further library assistance,
we are here waiting for YOU Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 9:00,
Friday from 8:00 - 4:00 and even on Saturdays from 9:00 - 1:00.

If you are having trouble researching at home feel free to call us at 297-1040(WH) or 297 1042(LK).

 

H.Schmidt 8/2001